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Lawrence J. Crook, of New Windsor, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 30,
2022. He was 85. Son of the late Harry and Mildred (Creeper) Crook, he was born
on May 20, 1936 in Newburgh, NY. “The Mayor” as he was known by family and
friends, was a retired machine operator with I.B.M., Poughkeepsie, NY. After
retiring he went on to work for West Point Tours and the New Windsor Highway
Department. Described as having a heart of gold, he was an avid Giants and Mets
fan. Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen (Joseph) O’Brien of New Windsor
and Mary Beth (John) Olsen; three grandchildren, Patrick O’Brien, Erin O’Brien
and Mark Olsen; his roommate and special friend who looked out for him, Gary and
his beloved dog, Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his
wife, Mary (Reilly) Crook. Visitation will be 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sunday April
3, 2022 at White, Venuto and Morrill Funeral and Cremation Service, 188 N. Plank
Road, 12550. A Funeral Service will be 11:00 am, Monday April 4, 2022 at the
Funeral Home with Deacon Peter Haight officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary
Cemetery, New Windsor.
Lawrence J. Crook, of New Windsor, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 30,
2022. He was 85. Son of the late Harry and Mildred (Creeper) Crook, he was born
on May 20, 1936 in Newburgh, NY. “The Mayor” as he was known by family and
friends, was a retired machine operator with I.B.M., Poughkeepsie, NY. After
retiring he went on to work for West Point Tours and the New Windsor Highway
Department. Described as having a heart of gold, he was an avid Giants and Mets
fan. Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen (Joseph) O’Brien of New Windsor
and Mary Beth (John) Olsen; three grandchildren, Patrick O’Brien, Erin O’Brien
and Mark Olsen; his roommate and special friend who looked out for him, Gary and
his beloved dog, Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his
wife, Mary (Reilly) Crook. Visitation will be 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sunday April
3, 2022 at White, Venuto and Morrill Funeral and Cremation Service, 188 N. Plank
Road, 12550. A Funeral Service will be 11:00 am, Monday April 4, 2022 at the
Funeral Home with Deacon Peter Haight officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary
Cemetery, New Windsor. 